In a first, Railways to levy "user-charge" to redevelop stations
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To provide Railway passengers with better facilities, the Indian Railways will, for the first time since its inception, charge a nominal user charge from passengers for crowded stations and the redeveloped ones, Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav said on Thursday. As per the plans, this charge will be applicable to 700-1,050 stations. Yadav said a notification regarding the same will be issued.